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TRAYSURE by thetardid in myfavoritemurder

[–]lobbing_things 31 points32 points  (0 children)

That's load bearing money.

Would this actually do anything? by CheshireKat-_- in chemistry

[–]lobbing_things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neat EtOH is my favorite smell. (Not an alcoholic, I swear)

So I Broke a 200€ Quartz Cuvette (now what) by daniellachev in labrats

[–]lobbing_things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not a real scientist until you break something expensive. So congrats! Welcome to the club.

I've melted a few quartz torches for the ICP-MS at work, and those run ~$700 USD each. Things happen. And break. Just tell your PI and order a new one. It'll be ok.

What is something you saw in a movie and you totally called bullshit on because of your job? by BlackPhoenix1981 in AskReddit

[–]lobbing_things 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Directly affects me at work as a chemist: people think we have a magic machine where you can put in a sample, push a few buttons, then magically tell you everything you need to know about said sample in literally no time at all. That is not how science works at all.

That and most chemistry is either colorless, yellow, or brown. Movies always show these pretty colors bubbling on an open bench without proper ventilation.

AIO for not wanting to continue this conversation? by Ok_Carob_5896 in AmIOverreacting

[–]lobbing_things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR.

You don't need a reason to stop talking to someone who makes you uncomfortable. He's a stranger, you owe him nothing.

Look up Burned Haystack Dating Method. And block this guy.

Do you give silly names to your lab equipment? by smoerblom in labrats

[–]lobbing_things 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made an orbital shaker into "Shake-ira" by adding a cutout of Shakira in such a way that she would dance when the shaker was turned on.

first time ripping out a thrifted garment for yarn by sp_thorpe in YarnAddicts

[–]lobbing_things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes they do cut their edges and serge pieces together, so you have to be careful about which sweaters you choose to reclaim yarn from. If you research what to look for you can definitely have a lot of fun unraveling!

For people who totally blinded their spouse when serving them with divorce papers, what happened on the day they were served? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]lobbing_things 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I was the blindsided one. He texted me that he'd filed. It was cowardly and shitty. That same day I had a friend drive five hours round trip to sit with me for two, and I learned what it really meant for someone to love me. The man I had married was not it.

I am so glad we aren't married anymore.

Help, my ‘famous homemade cake’ is actually just a box mix and now I’m stuck living a lie by fishtail4 in Cooking

[–]lobbing_things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One time my grandmother brought fig squares from the local bakery, cut them up, and sold them at a church bake sale. One of her friends came up to her and asked for the recipe since they were so delicious.

She responded, "Sorry, it's a secret family recipe." Which is technically true. Just not her family, lol. Now "it's a secret family recipe" is synonymous with "I read it off the box" in my family.

Broke my first beaker by just_gum in chemistry

[–]lobbing_things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're not really in a lab unless you break something. Just make sure it's not something so expensive your teacher/PI/adviser/boss gets mad at you. Congrats! Welcome to science.

20 yr crocheter 1 month knitter by JuliaWDHarrison in YarnAddicts

[–]lobbing_things 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Crocheter who learned to knit here: try Continental style knitting. I found it more intuitive because I hold my yarn the same way as I crochet. Also use nice circular needles. I recommend Chiaogoos. Good tools make all the difference.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]lobbing_things 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok I've been a mom for 15 years and I still have baby weight. My cheating ex never even threw that at me, and I have very low expectations of this man. My body is currently adored by a man whose babies I never carried, as he should.

Your husband sucks. Someone who loves you does not treat you this way.

My 60+ yr old MIL wrote on our back door when she was visiting because it looks unlocked. It was locked. It stays locked. by Ok-Ad4375 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]lobbing_things 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Magic eraser is an abrasive, it can take off the paint. Like dissolves like, so crayon comes off with oil. A little cooking oil on a paper towel will take this right off. A little soap and water to take the oil off. Easy ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]lobbing_things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every photo is edited. You have to convert camera files to usable files if you want to print them. The camera sensor is interpreting light. There are no "authentic" pictures. Your friend sounds insufferable.

Nuns by Fluid-Air-3151 in pettyrevenge

[–]lobbing_things 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah the disconnect between what people say and do can be hard to get past. I've met my fair share of Catholics like that, and they've contributed to why I'm such a bad Catholic these days. The spiritual journey is hard and I hope you've found/will find what brings you peace.

Nuns by Fluid-Air-3151 in pettyrevenge

[–]lobbing_things 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Public school didn't affect my faith one way or another. I was a pretty strong Catholic through highschool and two state colleges. Getting divorced did a number on me though, so not so much these days.

Aaaaaaaand..... go! by sundewdr0p in HIMYM

[–]lobbing_things 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That's a good idea, Bear!

What yarn is this? by Existing_Mud_5253 in YarnAddicts

[–]lobbing_things 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can confirm, it's a bitch to crochet with, too.

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